Milia

Milia present themselves as small white plugs and often show as hard, solid lumps lying in the top of the skin. Their exact cause is unknown although they are often related to diet with a high cholesterol count, excessive Vitamin C, too rich moisturising cream and are also associated with dry skin. They can all be treated easily with advanced electrolysis techniques using diathermy. Milia can appear between the eyelashes, on the eyelid itself, the cheek area or anywhere on the face or neck where dry skin is present. They tend to grow in size and become harder.

FAQs

Do I need a consultation?

Yes, your first appointment will be a full consultation to establish whether Advanced Cosmetic Procedure is suitable for you and if it can achieve the results you want before you can make an informed decision to proceed. For certain blemishes it may be necessary for us to obtain a letter from your GP before we proceed, checking the stability of moles in particular.

Will it work on all skin colours?

Yes,

Will I need more than one treatment?

Once Milia has been removed it will not regrow.

Does it hurt?

There is a degree of discomfort with some of the procedures, we are using heat to treat the blemish so some warmth is felt in the area at the time of treatment. An antiseptic gel (witch hazel) is applied post treatment to help soothe. Depending on the size of area treated the discomfort may last a few hours. It is common, and expected, that after some treatments there will be some scabbing; this is discussed during the consultation and you are given an extensive aftercare leaflet.

Are there any risks or side effects to treatment?

In certain cases we may offer you a test patch at time of consultation; particularly if you are having a large area treated. This allows you to experience the sensation and we can assess your healing rate. Initially some areas may look worse before it looks better, you must be patient and allow the area to heal fully, never picking any scabbing off or exfoliating too soon. Timing of your treatment is important, do not book immediately prior to a special occasion or holiday.